Knokout is a fictional character in the VVaywards comic book series published by VS Comics. A fierce, stylish, and unapologetically bold brawler, Knokout is the VVaywards’ frontline powerhouse and adrenaline-fueled enforcer. Known for her red-themed aesthetic, signature boxing gloves, and rebellious attitude, she brings both muscle and mayhem to the resistance effort.
Biography
Before joining the VVaywards, Knokout rose through the underground fight circuits of regime-controlled Seattle, quickly gaining fame as a street brawler who never backed down and never threw a fight. Her real name is unknown to most, as she built her identity around the name “Knokout” after knocking out three Ascendancy enforcers during a live broadcast protest.
Her public defiance and subsequent escape from regime custody made her an instant symbol of rebellion. When Captain recruited her into the VVaywards, she brought more than brute strength—she brought momentum, morale, and a contagious fighting spirit.
Appearance
Knokout is bold, loud, and impossible to ignore:
Long black hair
Wears red boxing gloves with reinforced knuckle plates
Black athletic gear with red stripes, complemented by a red jacket
Her iconic black and red track bottoms feature the word “CAUTION” boldly written across the back
Red Converse-style sneakers
Red all-star mid-ankle shoes for close combat and training
Arm tattoo sleeves with intricate rose designs
Often seen with chains and a padlock belt, symbolizing defiance and grit
When dressing up, she stuns in a tight red dress and red stiletto heels
She no longer wears sunglasses as part of her core look, emphasizing direct eye contact in both battle and dialogue.
Personality
Knokout is fiery, outspoken, and brutally honest. She thrives on movement, challenge, and confrontation—not because she seeks violence, but because she refuses to be silenced. Her sense of justice is personal, and she fights not just to win, but to prove that the oppressed can stand tall.
She’s fiercely loyal to her friends and ruthless toward those who exploit others. With a confident swagger and unapologetic attitude, she often serves as the team’s morale booster and emotional reset button.
Despite her boldness, Knokout hides deep emotional scars from past betrayals and is more introspective than she lets on.
Abilities and Skills
Knokout is a powerhouse of physical strength and tactical aggression:
Master-level boxer trained in street and professional techniques
Peak athletic conditioning with superior stamina and reflexes
Improvised melee weaponry
Enhanced pain resistance
Adrenaline combat drive – gains focus and strength under extreme stress
Crowd control combat – excels at taking on multiple enemies at once
She’s known for turning the tide of battle with one clean hit.
Equipment
Reinforced red boxing gloves with titanium knuckle cores and electric shock modules
Combat wraps under her gloves that monitor heart rate and adrenaline levels
Audio-enabled helmet for mission comms (worn occasionally during ops)
Hidden blade-toe caps in her sneakers
Stiletto spike heels worn in non-combat social infiltration missions
Relationships
Captain – A big sister/little sister dynamic. They tease each other, but their bond is unshakable.
Whisper – Fellow high-energy fighter. They respect each other's styles and often team up for close-range brawls.
Doc – Knokout trusts her completely, especially after Doc saved her from internal bleeding after a rooftop collapse.
Mike – She’s openly protective of Mike and once threatened a weapons dealer who insulted him during a supply run.
Story Arcs
VVaywards: Redline
Knokout is lured into a rigged underground fight meant to publicly break her spirit. Instead, she turns the trap into a rebellion rallying cry that sparks citywide protests.
VVaywards: Gloves Off
Her gloves are stolen by a regime scientist looking to reverse-engineer her strength. Knokout embarks on a brutal solo mission to recover them—bare-fisted and unrelenting.
VVaywards: Caution Zone
A rare look at Knokout's past before the VVaywards. The story explores how she became a symbol of hope for the slums and why she tattooed her pain in roses.
Reception
Knokout is a breakout fan favorite for her attitude, design, and raw charisma. Critics have praised her as a refreshing and empowering depiction of strength without compromising femininity. Fans often compare her to characters like She-Hulk, Domino, and America Chavez, citing her confidence, moral clarity, and unapologetic energy.
Trivia
Her boxing gloves are named “Boom” and “Bang.”
The word “CAUTION” on her track pants was spray-painted on after a rival fighter called her "reckless."
She has never lost a fair fight in the series.
Knokout choreographs fight training sessions for new recruits in her free time.
Her red dress was first seen during an infiltration mission—but she liked it so much, she kept it.